2022 marks the momentous occasion of Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years of service to her people and the Commonwealth. The Queen also holds the title of the Duke of Lancaster, and therefore has a special relationship with Lancashire and the people who live here. This is the first time in British history that a monarch has marked a platinum jubilee which therefore presents a unique opportunity for an artist to create a piece of work that will encapsulate the moment.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth, the deputy Lieutenants and a collective of local business leaders and cultural professionals have come together to commission a new artwork which celebrates this extraordinary moment in our civic history. We wish to commemorate both her majesty's relationship with Lancashire and her service to the nation in a new artwork that connects with and expresses the respect of the industrious, creative and diverse communities that live and work here. As part of this fundraising some of the funds raised will also go to support grass root projects helping children's mental wellbeing across Lancashire. This initiative will give us the unique opportunity to get children engaged in the celebration and would also improve mental well-being for children in Lancashire post pandemic.
As the piece of artwork needs to be produced, we are looking for an artist or collective that live within Lancashire or that have strong roots with the county , to propose an imaginative new artwork that both connects with the themes outlined, reflects our community and is a fitting tribute to mark this important occasion. The money raised will fund this amazing work of art and contribute to the wellbeing of our children across the county.
The work of art will be produced in any medium but should respond to the theme of 70 years of service. Final works could be physical objects, site responsive, installations, or performative for example. We are especially interested in works that create a legacy for the occasion that reaches future generations. This will create a piece of art the county can be proud of.
The final location of the work will need to be considered and decided during the process of research and project development. There could be one ideal location; alternatively the nature of the work may mean it exists in multiple locations or moves around the county for a period.
The fundraising started in August and will run through until the event to maximise the charity donations as well as the artwork piece for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
*The Lieutenancy of Lancashire is delighted to be working, with the support of the Community Foundation for Lancashire, towards marking the occasion and celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
The Community Foundation for Lancashire - which is managing all donations received - is an independent charity, managing and directing charitable giving since 2007. During that time it has distributed over £16m for community needs across Lancashire (Registered Charity No: 1068887).
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